Monthly Archives: November 2011

“When you have a fire in your belly, you’ll be hungry, always, but, never starving, never deprived.” “There is a subtle difference in being childish and being child-like.” “You want to know how successful you can potentially become? Look around … Continue reading →

I’m currently reading this book, The Secret Life of Stuff by Julie Hill. Well it is a book predominantly about ‘Stuff’. Material items, how it has been produced over time and where these items goes, as in their biodegradability, recyclability. Stuffs are basically a … Continue reading →

There is is common perception of Aikido as the Art of harmony, the art of non-violence. Well, let’s look around us, we don’t see that many ‘violence’ per se. People will say, ‘Hey look! I’m peaceful! I’m not on a … Continue reading →

I’ve participated in his seminar before. This smallish wiry Japanese elderly man. This time around, things somehow seem different. Even thought the Hong Kong mat was packed with people, there was a certain direct connection between him and me. He … Continue reading →

Horii sensei, taught me something very important during a lesson he gave in the recent Hong Kong Aikido Association’s 40th Anniversary. He is a stern stocky fella, with a built of a tank. His hands, is, well not easy to … Continue reading →